Management Accountant at Unitrans

Job Advert Summary


The Management Accountant provides high-quality financial insight, analysis, and reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making across the organisation with a specific focus on Digital and IT, the solutions and services providers in order to optimise the value of this function to the organisation. The role partners with departmental leaders to strengthen financial understanding, improve performance, and promote accountability.


Minimum Requirements

Qualifications / Experience


Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, SAICA/SAIPA) advantageous.
Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in management accounting, business partnering, or financial analysis.
Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
Experience in a medium to large organisation beneficial.


Competencies


Strong management accounting and financial analysis skills.
Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
Proficiency with ERP systems, BI tools, and financial reporting platforms.
Good understanding of organisational operations, cost drivers, and strategic priorities.
Ability to connect financial insights to operational performance.
Strong data interpretation skills and the ability to generate meaningful insights.
Objective and structured problem-solving approach.
Communicates financial matters clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Builds trust and positively influences decisions.
Demonstrates ethical behaviour, confidentiality, and sound judgement.
Digital and IT experience


Duties & Responsibilities

Management Accounting & Financial Analysis


Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Perform variance analysis and highlight risks, opportunities, and trends.
Develop and maintain financial models for planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
Communicate financial insights in a clear, practical, and business-aligned manner.
Digital and IT solutions and services costing
Digital and IT solutions usage audits


Business Partnering


Collaborate with senior leaders to support strategic and operational objectives, specifically around on Digital and IT solutions requirements
Provide financial insights that guide decision-making and resource allocation.
Build strong, trusted relationships with non-financial stakeholders.
Enhance financial understanding across the function


Strengthening Financial Decision-Making


Evaluate budget assumptions, forecasts, and cost drivers objectively.
Engage in constructive discussions to clarify risks, assumptions, and financial inputs.
Highlight gaps or inconsistencies and help refine plans where needed.
Support a culture of transparency, accountability, and financial discipline.


Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning


Lead or support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and strategic alignment of submissions.
Maintain rolling forecasts to reflect changing business conditions.
Provide insights on cost efficiency, resource use, and priority investments.


Project & Investment Finance


Develop and evaluate financial business cases for proposed initiatives.
Track project expenditure and perform benefit realisation reviews.
Provide financial support to project managers throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure proper cost allocation and accurate monitoring of performance.


Supplier, Contract & Cost Management


Monitor supplier-related costs and evaluate contract terms from a financial perspective.
Provide cost-benefit insights for renewals, new contracts, or service changes.
Highlight cost-saving opportunities or compliance concerns.
Strengthen financial oversight related to procurement and supplier spend.


Process, Systems & Performance Improvement


Identify inefficiencies within financial and operational processes.
Identify inefficiencies in the usage (over and under) in the Digital and IT solutions
Recommend improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and reporting.
Support automation and digital tools for better financial visibility.
Strengthen financial controls, frameworks, and performance metrics


Closing Date


2026/06/09